Exploring Chapter 23 of Touching Spirit Bear

What does Cole need to do to become invisible?

• Run very fast

• Hide behind a tree

• Clear his mind

• Wear a special cloak

What happens when Cole thinks of hurting the fish and the beaver?

• They attack him

• They come closer

• They swim away

• They disappear

What does being invisible mean according to Cole?

• Moving silently

• Wearing camouflage

• Not being sensed or felt

• Not being seen

How does Cole feel when he becomes part of the landscape?

• Like a lost child

• Without a beginning or end

• Like a powerful warrior

• Like a juvenile delinquent

What does Cole do to prepare his special meal?

• He burns the food

• He skips adding spices

• He adds spices delicately

• He rushes through it

Why is tonight's meal extra special for Cole?

• He is leaving the island

• He discovered how to be invisible

• He is having guests over

• He is celebrating his birthday

What triggers Cole's dance of anger?

• A sudden storm

• A frightening scream

• A vision of the spirit bear

• A fight with another person

What does Cole do during his dance of anger?

• He sings a song

• He meditates quietly

• He spins and lunges at imaginary enemies

• He builds a shelter

What does Cole do with the rock he picks up during his dance?

• He carves it

• He throws it into the water

• He uses it to build a fire

• He keeps it as a souvenir

What significant realization does Cole have at the end of his dance?

• He needs to leave the island

• He forgives himself and others

• He wants to become a warrior

• He is still filled with anger